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Robust multivariable control systems can improve the performance of electric generating plants. This paper presents results on the applicability of a particular methodology for the design of such control systems to an electric generating plant. A simulation of the Philadelphia Electric Company Cromby No.2 unit is used as the test-bed. Experimental designs demonstrate the tradeoff between performance and bandwidth and illustrate the impact of non-minimum phase zeros. These designs also illustrate the utility of incorporating singular value analysis of loop transfer matrices in the design process.